Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300
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![Nikon D3300 front Nikon D3300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon_D3300_0.jpg)
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced April 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon D3200
- Replacement is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon D5200
- Newer Model is Nikon D5500
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).
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The D3300 was brought out 3 months after the D5300 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D3300 matches up versus the D5300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3300 & Nikon D5300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D5300
D3300 | D5300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D3300
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D5300
D3300 | D5300 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3300 features external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D3300 compared to the D5300.
![Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D5300-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and D5300 is 69 and 68 respectively.
![Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D5300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and D5300.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.
![Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D5300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D5300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D3300 | Nikon D5300 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2014-04-21 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 39 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 430 grams (0.95 pounds) | 480 grams (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 82 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 1385 | 1338 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | 600 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14a | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $500 | $429 |